The first Buddhist council was held in Saptaparni cave Rajgir (Rajagriha) in 483 BCE under the patronage of King Ajatashatru shortly after the demise of...
** Despite similar names, Lauriya Areraj and Lauriya Nandangarh are two different sites about 60 km apart in East and West Champaran districts respectively; both...
Ratanpurwa in Kaimur Hills Bihar is the site of Ashokan Minor Rock Edict (MRE) No. 1. This was discovered in 2009 by Devi Dayal Maurya. In the inscription, Emperor...
Located near the top of the Kimur Range, this is the site of Ashokan Minor Rock Edict (MRE). No. 1. In the edict, Emperor Ashoka has used the...
Kukkutarama monastery was situated in Patliputra and had support and patronage of Emperor Ashoka. Third Buddhist Coulcil was held in this monastery. In his...
Sujata stupa is dedicated to the milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Lord Buddha paving way for adoption of middle path....
Mocharim village near Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya derives its name after naga Mucalinda who is believed to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was...
Bakraur village was the home of milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Buddha ending years of fasting and asceticism thus paving way...
The first Buddhist Council was held in Saptaparni cave near Rajgir (Rajagriha).
IMPORTANCESaptaparni Cave is on one of the hills where the first Buddhist Council...
Buddha is said to have received treatment at Jivakarama Vihara or monastery (near Rajgir just below Vulture Peak) after having been injured by Devadatta.
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